The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is planning to introduce a dedicated electric bus service for women in Islamabad, with an initial fleet of 30 pink buses. The proposed initiative aims to provide women and girls with safer and more convenient public transport, particularly during rush hours when existing buses often become overcrowded. A senior CDA…
Lahore recorded the world’s highest Air Quality Index (AQI) among major cities on November 10, as a thick layer of smog continued to affect residents across Punjab’s provincial capital. According to Swiss air quality monitoring platform IQAir, the city’s AQI reached 240, placing it in the “very unhealthy” category. The concentration of fine particulate matter,…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to deliver Pakistan’s national statement at the high-level COP31 climate summit in Antalya, Türkiye, on Wednesday. His address is expected to highlight Pakistan’s concerns about climate change, environmental justice and the challenges faced by countries vulnerable to extreme weather events. During his visit, the prime minister is also scheduled…
Pakistan’s federal government utilised only Rs103.87 billion out of the Rs1 trillion allocated under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) during the first four months of fiscal year 2026-27. The expenditure recorded between July and October 2026 accounted for just 10.4 per cent of the annual development budget. According to data from the Ministry of…
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has summoned Asad Mahmood, son of Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, in an investigation into alleged irregularities in recruitment at Pakistan Post. Mahmood did not appear before the NAB investigation team despite being called to respond to the allegations. Mahmood had been directed to appear at 11am on…
The political differences within the influential Chaudhry family of Gujrat have resurfaced after Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) MNA Chaudhry Hussain Elahi criticised Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz over alleged discrimination in development funding and the handling of public welfare projects. Addressing a public gathering at Qila Islam Nagar near Tanda, Hussain Elahi accused the Punjab…
A transgender person was killed following a dispute between two transgender individuals in Shahdadpur, a town in Sindh’s Sanghar district, police said on Tuesday. According to initial reports, an argument between the two individuals escalated into a physical confrontation. During the altercation, one person was reportedly attacked with a knife and sustained fatal injuries. Police…
Eight young Pakistanis have received the 2026 Diana Award in recognition of their contributions to social development, education, healthcare, women’s empowerment and climate action. They are among 198 young people worldwide selected for the international honour, which recognises initiatives addressing social challenges and improving disadvantaged communities. Established in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales, the…
Member countries of the Makkah Defence Agreement are expected to hold a meeting in Pakistan later this month to discuss regional security developments and emerging threats. The anticipated gathering is likely to focus on attacks targeting Saudi Arabia by Yemen’s Houthi militia and their potential implications for regional stability. According to diplomatic sources, preparations for…
The federal government has collected Rs220 billion in petroleum levy during the first two months of fiscal year 2026-27, covering July and August. The collection represents an initial contribution towards the government’s annual petroleum levy revenue target of Rs1.676 trillion. According to the available figures, petroleum levy receipts during the opening months indicate progress towards…
